Cricket South Africa (CSA) has unveiled its 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025scheduled to begin on September 30 across India and Sri Lanka.

Laura Wolvaardt to lead a balanced Proteas squad in Women’s World Cup 2025

Star batter Laura Wolves will captain the side, backed by experienced performers including Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon and Tazmin Brits.

The squad reflects a deliberate balance of seasoned campaigners and emerging players. Veteran all-rounders like Kapp and Luus bring invaluable experience from previous World Cups, while the inclusion of 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Answer morning underscores South Africa’s commitment to nurturing young talent on the global stage.

Notably, former captain Dane van Niekerkwho had recently reconsidered her retirement, did not make the cut. Her absence marks a significant talking point, but the selectors have opted to back a refreshed line-up as South Africa eyes its first-ever World Cup title.

South Africa’s key fixtures in Women’s World Cup 2025

South Africa enters the 2025 edition as one of the tournament’s most dangerous sides. In the previous World Cup held in New Zealand, the Proteas reached the semi-finals, finishing second in their group stage before narrowly falling to England in Christchurch. That campaign showcased their resilience, and the team will now aim to convert potential into silverware.

South Africa will open their World Cup journey against England on October 3 in Guwahati, a rematch of their 2022 semi-final heartbreak. They will then face New Zealand in Indore, followed by a highly anticipated clash against the hosts India in Visakhapatnam. These early fixtures will test their adaptability and set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

South Africa’s squad for Women’s World Cup 2025

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Thanks for Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marzanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, We have Jaftta, Nonverleko Mba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Susabata Klabo, Karabo Klabo, Karabo Secuse, Nodundolesi, Tumi. Meus.

Reserve: Miané Smit

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